A.M. Top News: N.Y. man with alleged plans to double-cross U.S. military is arrested in terror case

AP Photo/Vadim GhirdaA New York man attempted to travel overseas to train with Pakistan military forces, seen above, and 'wage war' against American and coalition forces.

A New York City man was arrested and ordered to return from Hawaii after trying to join the U.S. military with alleged plans of being deployed to Iraq, deserting and joining anti-American forces.

Abdel Hameed Shehadeh, an American citizen, has officially been charged with making false statements during a state terrorism investigation. The New York Police Department began investigating the 21-year-old after he bought a one-way ticket to Pakistan in 2008.

However, he was denied access to the Middle East country and returned to the United States. An additional two attempts to travel to the Middle East were also thwarted when he was put on the FBI's 'no-fly' list.

A subsequent investigation found Shehadeh had posted videos and messages on the Internet promoting jihad.

The man allegedly told one witness his plan to join the military was easiest because they provided training, transportation and a weapon.